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In reply to the discussion: Why would your un-vaccinated kids be a threat to my vaccinated kids? [View all]appalachiablue
(41,338 posts)great deal. I didn't realize congenital rubella could impact intellectual and psychological conditions but saw more just reading online. Many of these comments remind me of diseases once widespread and our good fortune to have vaccines if the time was right. My mother mentioned to us polio and the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918 just before she and her brother were born. She was a natural teacher and interested in many things which she passed on to us. Her father was an MD and aware of issues from his medical training; I believe he was registered to assist with the flu epidemic but wasn't called up. He was a wonderful man and grandfather that everyone adored.
In the 80s I worked at two non profit organizations for the visually impaired which I hadn't trained for but I enjoyed as an information coordinator for assistive services and devices like talking books from LC, large print, magnifiers, mobility training, medical info. and support groups. Most people were seniors with age related conditions and some younger ones referred by ophthalmologists or NIH with viruses or infection, others had diabetic retinopathy, RP. And RLF (Retrolental Fibroplasia) was the case with two intelligent, fun staffers born around 1960. Thanks again, your strength is inspiring.